I wish to present a petition signed by 1,210 of my constituents and other people throughout the city of Bristol. It concerns climate change, and more specifically the Climate Change (Sectoral Targets) Bill, which is nearing the end of its proceedings in another place and will shortly be presented to this House for further consideration. The petitioners specifically ask for an amendment to be tabled by Her Majesty’s Government

to introduce a target for the reduction of Carbon Dioxide emissions by at least 80 per cent. of the 1990 levels by 2050, to include in this target emissions from aviation and shipping, and to require intermediate annual targets for the reduction of emissions.

Following is the full text of the petition:

[The Humble Petition of residents of Bristol,

Sheweth

That they bear witness to the threats of climate change, and believe that firm action is needed to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Wherefore your Petitioners pray that your Honourable House appeals to Her Majesty's Government to bring forward an amendment to the Climate Change (Sectoral Targets) Bill, to introduce a target for the reduction of Carbon Dioxide emissions by at least 80% of the 1990 levels by 2050, to include in this target emissions from aviation and shipping, and to require intermediate annual targets for the reduction of emissions.

And your Petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray, &c.]

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